How feds and service members celebrated Independence Day

Fourth of July 2018 in Photos

1 of 14President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a Fourth of July picnic with military families at the White House | July 4, 2018 (Official White House Photo/Andrea Hanks)

2 of 14President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watch Fourth of July fireworks at the White House | July 4, 2018 (Official White House Photo/Shealah Craighead)

3 of 14Members of the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters rehearse for the live broadcast of the annual Fourth of July celebration on the South Lawn of the White House. (U.S. Navy/Musician 1st Class David Aspinwall)

5 of 14American Legion honor guard members perform in the Historic Smithville Fourth of July parade in Smithville, N.J., July 4, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard/Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

6 of 14Lt. Lauren McKinley, a reservist with the US Navy (right) and Capt. Carrie Lauderdale (left) enjoy a dazzling fireworks display at Norfolk's Town Point Park. The fireworks display was part of the City of Norfolk's 36th Annual Great American Picnic at Town Point Park, which honors the country's 242nd Birthday. (U.S. Navy/Civilian Public Affairs Officer Max Lonzanida)